A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4072572 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4074497 epoch_slot_no: 13697 block_no: 4072395 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 12748 time: 2020-04-24 01:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81581c29e2fce20dbf604f0e8c6c716f995c5bf940ced47d5a67e89d89cdca78Block Operator
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